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CVE-2026-62832

high

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows User Profile Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62832

https://www.securityweek.com/august-2026-patch-tuesday-microsoft-fixes-421-cves-one-exploited-zero-day/

https://www.tenable.com/blog/microsofts-august-2026-patch-tuesday-addresses-398-cves-cve-2026-68820

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-08-11

Updated: 2026-08-11

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High